Analysis of disaster ONE MINUTE OF TIME Melbourne Voyager Collision
A harsh critique of a book by Vice Admiral Harold Hicklin and ALM Ai Price on the February 1964 Melbourne Voyager collision. The review questions the Royal Commission's process, defends Captain John Robertson, and weighs political influence, legal constraints, and naval accountability in the inquiry. It lauds rescue efforts while noting gaps in technical treatment and author bias.
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Melbourne
Australia
John Roberson
Royal Communion
Mes
Iis
Hidling
Voyager
Acros
May
Stevens
Desiroyer
Robertson
Roberton
Priate
Admira Hickling
Royal Commission
Shaw in His Own Image in Collecting Bernard Shaw Letters
A New Volume Shows Shaw at nineteen as a bold, witty, public voice. The letters reveal a confident, urbane observer who judged society with sharp, often playful critiques. Dawn He Lawrence edits this fifth volume, tracing the writer’s evolution from shy youth to unfiltered social commentator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hur
Shaw
Sweeney
Prufrock
Anahguin
Golding Bright
Henry
Arthur Jones
Florence Parrax
Sinter
Mamma
Heine
Clay
Artic
Philanderer
Himelf
The Drums of Ton Kin An Adventure in Indonesia
An American couple recounts travels in Indonesia from Java to Timor using an amphibious jeep. They encounter gamelan performances, bull races, Bali cremations, Lombok circumcisions, Komodo dragons, and rebel border scenery while noting sparse dated events. The tone mixes vivid color with limited chronology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indonesia
Helen and
Frank Schreider
Frederik Muller Limited
Java
Timor
Schreiders
Uli
Joginkerta
Madura
Bali
Lombok
Flores
Sumatra
Minangkabau
Batak
Lake
Australian Works Featured in New Book Classics
A fragmented review notes a celebration of Australian fiction and drama, highlighting works by Dainese and others. The piece discusses themes of tragedy, myth and colonial impact, mentioning titles like The Gold Seekers and Night on a Wer and referencing authors such as Lindy and Reece.
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Navy
Hickling
Wace
Assesby
Xurely
United Kingdom
Royal Commissioners
Mension
Ito
Byle Robertun
Greybeard
Maurice Dunlevy
Bernard Shaw
Dawn He Lawrence
Max Reinbach
Price
Mard Shaw
Bertha Newcombe
Iyost
Alice Lockett
Charlonte
Wan
Caie
George Bernard Show
Garema Pi Nish K Roberts
Heese Prone
Appointme Framing CO
Ronald Berd
James Holmes
Daryl
Alan Moorahead
Canbverre
Verity Hewitt Garoma Arcade
Ay Paul van der Veur
Dongsan
Viettrans
Tonhin
Djukana
M.U.P
HE Puzele
Robin Boyd
Boyd lJivatralen
Rohan Rivet
Herbert Brookes
Murdoch
Walter de
Raat
Coppin the Great
Alec Bagot
Dalightiut
Ifs
Tow
Map
Alfred Deakim
Io 2. A. le
Patrick Memnahom
Gereld O'Collins
Ile
Erle Campbell de Groot
Todd
L L. Robeon
Mary OF
Matanoa
Eve Pownall
Abby Jad
Victoria
John Price
Jy. Berry
Bir Jah
Barry
Bleinay
Austatién Mining
Vola
Margeril Kidsite
Tern
Victorie
He, Bate
Shatches and
Seyeriptiv
Melbourne University Press
Parkville
Lan of Books
Lindsay
Drewer
Reece
Sid Cowl
Justice
Particwlar Nenion
Werichia
Cheshires
Giaroma Place
Canberra
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